John McCain used “My Hero,” by The Foo Fighters. (Dave Grohl was “infuriated.”)

As the Republican candidates take the stage in Milwaukee tonight (Tuesday), what better time to examine the use of music – approved or not – by politicians.

Wisconsin’s own have had their share of controversy.

In January, Governor Scott Walker took the stage in Iowa to the song “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” by Dropkick Murphys, the Celtic punk band from the Boston area. Let’s just say their response, via Twitter, was kinda strong.

When Rep. Paul Ryan ran for Vice President in 2012, his campaign intro song was “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” by Twisted Sister. Dee Snider, the band’s frontman issued a statement saying “I emphatically denounce” Ryan’s use of the song.

And, so you don't conclude musicians only have gripes with Republicans, then-candidate Barack Obama ruffled feathers in 2008. At rallies, his campaign used the song “Hold On, I’m Comin,” by Sam and Dave. But Sam Moore had not endorsed Obama. “My vote is a very private matter between myself and the ballot box," he wrote. (Turns out Moore played at an inaugural ball for Obama and later at the White House.)

Controversies aside, MSNBC put together a list of songs the candidates used when they announced their runs for the presidency.